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Mississippi State University Sole Source Procurement: Rtec Instruments Surface Characterization System

Mississippi State University is conducting a sole source procurement for a Surface Characterization System from Rtec Instruments. - Government Buyer: - Mississippi State University, Procurement Services - Contact: Jennifer Mayfield, CPPO, Director of Procurement Services - OEM Highlight: - Rtec Instruments is the sole manufacturer and supplier - Products Requested: - Surface Characterization System (SMT-5000 Platform) - Includes: Scratch Test Module (capacitive based with Piq Nanoindentation), Lambda Head Multi Mode Optical Profiler with High Precision Z Drive - Patented technologies: 3D in-line profilometer (US20170067735A1), hardness determination with 3D imaging (US20220373442A1), capacitance-based load cells (US10775247B1) - Modular platform allows for future feature additions - Ancillary equipment included - Services Requested: - Shipping, installation, and on-site training - Unique Requirements: - Only Rtec Instruments can supply this integrated system due to patented features and modular design - No resellers or distributors; direct purchase from OEM - Opportunity for written objections to sole source determination - Estimated Contract Value: - $98,978

Description

Mississippi State University is soliciting a sole source procurement for Rtec Instruments' Surface Characterization System, a fully integrated platform for instrumented indentation, scratch testing, tribology, 3D optical profilometry, and coating thickness measurement. This system is unique due to its patented technologies and modular design, making it the only commercially available solution that meets the department's specific needs. The procurement includes shipping, installation, on-site training, and ancillary equipment. The response deadline for this solicitation is October 1, 2026.

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